Hogwarts: Voldemort, don't stop me from studying

Dobby's big eyes sparkled brightly, and he wanted to share his joy with Lucy. But...

The house elf bit his lip, hid the socks back, and said, "I'm fine... I'm going to carry out my master's mission."

After saying this, without waiting for Lucy to answer, he disappeared from the spot with a "pop".

The next second, Dobby arrived at the attic of Malfoy Manor. It was dark and narrow, with corners filled with debris.

Dobby sat casually on a dusty box, dug into his ear with his slender fingers, and pulled out a small paper roll.

He unfolded the paper, took a thin pencil and wrote a sentence on it:

[Dobby: Dobby got the socks, Dobby is free! ]

Not long after, lines of flowing words emerged:

[Vade: Great! Congratulations, Dobby! ]

[Dobby: Thank you for your help, Mr. Grey. I don't know how to thank you...]

Big tears fell onto the parchment, and Dobby wiped them away quickly with his hands.

[Ved: I hope you can get the life you want. This is the best reward you can give me.]

At this moment, the cold words seem to have the power to warm people's hearts.

Dobby almost burst into tears.

He covered his mouth tightly, huddled on the attic floor, sobbing and crying, looking lonely and sad.

Lucy was going to ask Dobby to apply the medicine, but she heard the suppressed crying from above. She stood there in silence for a while, then tiptoed back to the kitchen.

The rest of the house elves were preparing a sumptuous dinner when someone asked, "Lucy, how is Dobby?"

"Crying," said Lucy sympathetically.

The rest of the house-elves were silent.

After a while, an older elf said, "Then Dobby may need to be alone for a while... Don't bother him until tomorrow morning."

"Ok."

……

In fact, Dobby did not allow himself to be immersed in his emotions.

The wind of freedom was blowing in his heart, and his tears were not out of sadness, but joy and emotion.

But Malfoy Manor was not a suitable place for him to vent his emotions.

After crying for a while, Dobby quickly got up and wiped his snot and tears, then wiped his hands, carefully took out the sock, and then stuffed the remaining boxes and mirrors in the corner of the attic.

The order from the master... the previous master was -

"Put it away! Put it where I can't see it again!"

Dobby understood, "Put it away! Put it where I can't see it again!"

——Of course, even if he didn't force the "translation" like this, Dobby would have been free the moment he got the socks.

Because of his resentment towards his master, his resistance to orders and his yearning for freedom, the contract rooted in his blood has long been as fragile as a spider silk. As long as there is a slight chance to break the contract, he will break free and embrace freedom.

But Dobby did not immediately run to Malfoy to declare his freedom, nor did he show off to the other house-elves.

On the one hand, in the process of communicating with Wade through the Book of Friends, Dobby has gradually understood some truths.

For example, if he revealed the truth right away, Malfoy would realize that it was Vader who brought him freedom, which would cause big trouble for those who helped him.

For example, the other house-elves in the Malfoy family are different from him. Although they will also feel pain because of the punishment from their master, they do not want to leave the Malfoy family. They are still loyal to their master and regard Dobby, who longs for freedom, as an alien.

——Wait a little longer.

Dobby told himself.

——Be patient for a few more days.

The Malfoy family often held banquets of all sizes. As long as he left when there were many guests, his former owner would only suspect the guests who were present at the time, and not Wade who had appeared many days ago.

Dobby was so excited about his own intelligence that he was trembling. He knew that he might get beaten again if he stayed in Malfoy Manor, but being beaten for protecting his benefactor made him feel happy even if it was painful.

——Wait a few more days.

The parchment heated up slightly again.

[Vade: Freedom without money is not freedom, it's just wandering. I've prepared some money and clean clothes for you, and left them at Remus's house, remember to take them with you.]

Dobby couldn't bear it any longer. He disappeared from the spot with a thud and reappeared in a forest. Then he fell to the ground and burst into tears.

……

There were no new replies on the paper, and Vader didn't care.

House-elves are emotionally sensitive and easily excited creatures. He guessed that Dobby was probably hiding somewhere crying at this moment.

Wade did not hold back the favor, and took the opportunity to ask Dobby to accept his employment.

It was a little elf that yearned for freedom and had already suffered heavy losses for its pursuit.

If you just left the Malfoy house and entered the Gray house, it would be like jumping from one cage into another.

——Even though the latter one is more spacious and luxurious, it is still not what Dobby wants at the moment.

and so……

Even if Vader actually wanted Dobby to be his helper, he would not make such a request now. Even if he knew that Dobby would not refuse but would happily agree, he would not do so.

Dobby wants freedom, so give him freedom.

But freedom comes at a price.

In today's wizarding world, although everyone wants hardworking, loyal and capable "house-elves", it is difficult to accept "free elves".

In many cases, the magic power of a wizard is not as good as that of an elf. Without the protection of a magic contract, the latter may bite back at any time. How can the employer feel at ease?

So Dobby is destined to run into obstacles everywhere, but this is also his dream.

Vader hoped that with his own sponsorship, Dobby would be truly happy, at least for a period of time at the beginning.

One day, two days, three days...

It was not until the weekend ten days later that Vader met Dobby at Lupin's house.

He had left the Malfoys' house, wearing the clothes Wade gave him and still wrapped in bandages, but he was in good spirits and had not taken any money.

"Dobby has to survive on his own!"

The elf said happily, "Dobby will go somewhere different and find a job that will pay me."

Wade smiled helplessly: "Okay...if you need help, you are welcome to come to me at any time. I can also provide you with a job here."

"So great! So noble! Not only did Weed Grey set Dobby free, he was also willing to continue helping him!"

Dobby's eyes were filled with tears again. He bent down so deeply that his nose almost touched the ground. Vader couldn't count how many times this happened.

Everyone laughed.

Vader said, "We're friends, right, Dobby?"

"Of course, of course -" Dobby cried, " - a friend."

As to why the Malfoy elf didn't hide -

Original story:

1. Dobby says he receives at least five death threats a day - that number may be exaggerated, but you can't curse someone you can't see.

2. After the diary incident, when Malfoy went to confront Dumbledore, he had Dobby under his arm (in the original book). During this process, Malfoy did not let Dobby do anything. Instead, he gave Harry the opportunity to free his own elf. So why did he bring Dobby with him?

I can only assume that the rules of the Malfoy family are different from those of other families. They like to have elves hanging around them all the time and take them with them when they go out to show off their wealth?

Also, Kreacher often wanders around the house.

Chapter 266 The Girl's Name is Myrtle

In the first week of June, when the sun is at its brightest, the final exams arrived as scheduled.

History of Magic, Spells, Transfiguration, Potions, Herbs, Astronomy...

As exams passed one after another, the campus was filled with a tense yet happy atmosphere. Most students were in a good mood because they felt they could get very good grades.

The students have been well trained in this year's "game" and according to the professors, they are much better than last year.

But some people looked miserable - students paid more attention to practice than theory, and astronomy and history of magic, which relied entirely on memorization, were still the hardest hit areas in the exams.

"I really wish they would take away History of Magic."

Michael complained, "What's the point of knowing the year the crucible was invented? I just want to know which one is good to use!"

"Which brand of crucible is the best?" Neville asked hurriedly: "I, I also want to buy one..."

Even with the tutoring of Wade and others, Neville's performance in Potions class was still very poor. Everyone thought it was because Neville was too nervous.

But this cannot be blamed on Neville's poor psychological quality. Professor Snape did often target him and speak harshly to him.

It can be said that the fact that Neville has not deserted so far has surprised everyone, and we really can't ask for more.

When he was not in front of Professor Snape, he could actually gradually brew a pot of qualified potion.

It's just far from excellent.

As the saying goes, poor students have more stationery. Neville seemed to be hoping to use some external factors to improve his potion performance, so he was keen on buying a better cauldron.

But Michael just shrugged and said, "Neville, of course the expensive ones are better!"

Neville: "..."

He rolled his eyes, turned his head and asked, "Where is Vader?"

"He had something to see Professor Dumbledore about, so he handed in the paper and left early," Michael said.

The others didn't think much of it, as they were used to Wade always getting involved in adult affairs.

……

Principal's office.